Snape's Regret in Sirius's Old Bedroom

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Snape, filled with sorrow and regret, visits Sirius Black's old bedroom at 12 Grimmauld Place. He finds and reads an old letter from Lily, which brings him to tears. Snape takes the part of the letter signed by Lily and the photograph of her, but angrily discards the portion showing James Potter and young Harry. This private moment reveals Snape's enduring love for Lily and resentment toward James.